The sorcerer had been terrifying the villagers.

He fabricated evidence to frame an innocent person.

He overcame his fear of the dark.

He was dreading the result.

She was an evil priestess, instilling fear in the villagers.

She is a very powerful sorceress.

He began to learn the arts of magic.

He drew a magic circle and invoked a powerful force.

He is said to be a very powerful magician.

She began to draw a magic circle on the ground.